The effect of maternal body mass index on perinatal outcomes in women with diabetes.

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the short-term outcome of newborns less than 30 weeks gestation when there is definite placental histologic chorioamnionitis. A retrospective analysis was performed of records of all neonates delivered at our institution from January 1989 through January 1999. This informatio...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Dempsey E,Chen MF,Kokottis T,Vallerand D,Usher R

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caffeine is commonly used in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. The skin of preterm infants varies considerably in its level of maturity. To understand skin absorption in low birthweight infants (less than 1500 gm) with gestational age between 26 and 34 weeks, a group of 56 preterm babies was studied after percuta...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Amato M,Hüppi P,Isenschmid M,Schneider H

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-stage renal disease complicates only a small percentage of pregnancies, but, of these, virtually all become anemic due to a deficiency in erythropoietin. Erythropoietin has been shown to correct anemia due to renal disease in nonpregnant patients. We report two cases of erythropoietin use during pregnancy complica...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Scott LL,Ramin SM,Richey M,Hanson J,Gilstrap LC 3rd

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an unusual case of a primigravida with a viable cervical pregnancy diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Staggered conservative therapeutic measures included systemic high-dose Methotrexate with Folinic acid rescue followed by bilateral embolization of the uterine arteries in ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sherer DM,Lysikiewicz A,Abulafia O

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five full term infants with necrotizing enterocolitis, confirmed histologically, presented in the first five days of life. All passed grossly bloody stools and three mucosal casts. Severe perinatal asphyxia with accompanying secondary hyperammonemia was present in all, and abnormal liver function studies were present ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Goldberg RN,Thomas DW,Sinatra FR

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to determine if sonographic estimate of fetal weight (SEFW) can identify fetal growth restriction (FGR; birthweight < 10% for gestational age [GA]) among patients with preterm (28 to 32 weeks) severe preeclampsia (P SPE). At two centers, all singletons with reliable GA, P SPE, and SEFW within 3 weeks...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Gupta LM,Gaston L,Chauhan SP

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of sonographic markers for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) in pregnancies at low-risk for PAS. STUDY DESIGN:Pregnant women at low-risk for PAS presenting for routine second trimester ultrasound who enrolled in the study were evaluated prospectively for sonograp...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Philips J,Gurganus M,DeShields S,Cunningham T,Sinkovskaya E,Kanaan C,Porche L,Abuhamad A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) is a multisystem, autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by oculocutaneous albinism, platelet storage pool deficiency resulting in prolonged bleeding, and ceroid lipofuscin deposition. Affected individuals may suffer from blindness, pulmonary fibrosis, colitis, and bleeding diathesi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Spencer J,Rosengren S

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During normal pregnancy there is a decrease in the hematocrit due to a disproportionate increase in the blood volume compared with the red cell mass. Using a new enzyme-linked immunoassay (Amgen Diagnostics), serum erythropoietin was quantified in normal nonanemic pregnancies throughout gestation and in third trimeste...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Harstad TW,Mason RA,Cox SM

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This communication examines the diagnostic value of the leukocyte esterase activity (LEA) test in the detection of intra-amniotic infection. Amniotic fluid from 171 consecutive patients with premature rupture of membranes (n = 149) and preterm labor (n = 22) was obtained through amniocentesis. Gram stain, bacterial an...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Romero R,Emamian M,Wan M,Yarkoni S,McCormack W,Mazor M,Hobbins JC

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cord blood gas determinations were made on arterial and venous blood from 78 babies weighing less than 2000 gm at birth, including 52 weighing 1500 gm or less. Correlations were made with Apgar scores and intrapartum events as well as with birthweight (BW) and gestational age (GA). Significant differences were seen be...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Perkins RP,Papile LA

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared short-term neonatal outcomes between premature infants with spontaneous preterm birth (s-PTB) and those delivered due to preeclampsia (PEC). Data were collected from women with singleton pregnancies admitted with spontaneous preterm labor (PTL) (2002 to 2005) and PEC (2005 to 2007). Patients delivering 24 ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bastek JA,Srinivas SK,Sammel MD,Elovitz MA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A markedly elevated peripheral nucleated erythrocyte count is reported in a term nonmacrosomic infant with congenital hyperinsulinism born to a nondiabetic mother. With control of hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinism, the count declined to normal. A relationship of hyperinsulinism and erythropoiesis, not related to fetal ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Carter BS

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pregnant woman with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and her fetus-neonate present a number of challenging issues for both the perinatologist and neonatologist. A review of these issues within a single format is helpful because of the widely scattered nature of the pertinent information in the medical lit...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Beck R

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to describe the changes in term fetal heart tracings after magnesium exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study of consecutive women delivering at a gestational age of ≥ 37 weeks with severe preeclampsia, receiving magnesium for seizure prophylaxis. Overall...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Stewart AM,Macones GA,Odibo AO,Colvin R,Cahill AG

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although mother's milk is the optimal nutrition for preterm infants, the amount of protein, calcium, and phosphorus become inadequate for the growth of preterm infants, such that fortification is recommended when enteral feeding is established. Recently, intestinal obstruction due to calcium soap formation has been re...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Takahashi K,Mizuno K,Itabashi K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and neonatal death (NND) in relation to birth weight in preterm neonates. A group of 255 singleton preterm neonates born at 22-36 weeks were examined. The mean birth weight for each gestational week was estimated from a fitted curve...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chard T,Soe A,Costeloe K

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To minimize the selection bias inherent in reporting results gathered only in neonatal intensive care units, this study presents survival and respiratory course data on all 299 infants of birthweight 501 to 1500 gm liveborn to residents of the North Central Illinois Perinatal Region in 1985-1986. The survival rate was...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Powers WF,Hegwood PD

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous work has shown that fetal hydrographic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provided additional information complementary to T2-weighted single-shot fast spin echo (ssFSE) images. The objective of this study was to determine if hydrographic MRI provides better conspicuity of fetal eye structures compared with ssF...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Paquette LB,Jackson HA,Tavaré CJ,Panigrahy A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives This study aims to examine the relationship between hospital birth volume and multiple maternal morbidities among low-risk pregnancies in rural hospitals, urban non-teaching hospitals, and urban teaching hospitals, using a representative sample of U.S. hospitals. Study Design Using the 2011 Nationwide Inpat...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kozhimannil KB,Thao V,Hung P,Tilden E,Caughey AB,Snowden JM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the prevalence of cesarean delivery (CD) among women with morbid obesity and extreme morbid obesity. Using Kentucky birth certificate data, a cross-sectional analysis of nulliparous singleton gestations at term was performed. We examined the prevalence of CD by body mass index (BMI; in kg/m2) using the Nat...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Garabedian MJ,Williams CM,Pearce CF,Lain KY,Hansen WF

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article evaluates the role of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing in the diagnosis of ruptured membranes in the preterm patient. AFP is normally found in amniotic fluid and is not present in vaginal secretions. Testing for AFP in vaginal fluid was compared with nitrazine evaluation and ferning in two groups of preter...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Garite TJ,Gocke SE

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: Previous analyses of neonatal intensive care units (NICU) antimicrobial stewardship programs have identified key contributors to overall antibiotic use, including prolonged empiric therapy >48 hours for early-onset sepsis (EOS). However, most were performed in mixed NICU settings with onsite birthing units, ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Viel-Thériault I,Agarwal A,Bariciak E,Le Saux N,Thampi N

更新日期：2021-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: Semiquantitative lung ultrasound improves the timeliness of surfactant replacement, but its financial consequences are unknown. We aim to investigate if the ultrasound-guided surfactant administration influences the general costs of surfactant therapy for preterm neonates affected by respiratory distress syn...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： De Luca D,Yousef N

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reduce nonactionable oximeter alarms by 80% without increasing time infants were hypoxemic (oxygen saturation [SpO2] ≤ 80%) or hyperoxemic (SpO2 > 95% while on supplemental oxygen). STUDY DESIGN:In 2015, a multidisciplinary team at Connecticut Children's Medical Center initiated a quality improvement proj...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Johnson KR,Hagadorn JI,Sink DW

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatoblastoma accounts for less than 1% of all pediatric malignancies. However, it remains the most common malignant tumor of the liver in newborns. Less than 10% of hepatoblastoma cases are diagnosed in the neonatal period. The diagnosis can be very difficult due to the wide spectrum of presentation and differences ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sallam A,Paes B,Bourgeois J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal intussusception in premature infants is uncommon and may mimic other abdominal disorders. We present a case of intussusception in a very low birthweight neonate. Presenting signs initially suggested necrotizing enterocolitis and meconium disease, and the diagnosis was confirmed at laparotomy. ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Glick B,Alpan G,Vinograd I,Udassin R,Mogle P,Eyal F

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing concern about Chlamydia trachomatis infection during pregnancy, because of reports of increased maternal, fetal, and neonatal risks. Amniotic fluid is known to possess antibacterial activity and has recently been shown to inhibit formation of chlamydial inclusions in McCoy cell culture. To further ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ismail MA,Salti GI,Block BS,Moawad AH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated body mass index (BMI) and weight gain among pregnant women (ages 14 to 25) and assessed the relationship of BMI and weight gain on birth outcomes. We performed a secondary analysis of 841 women enrolled in a randomized controlled trial receiving prenatal care in two university-affiliated clinics. Almos...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Magriples U,Kershaw TS,Rising SS,Westdahl C,Ickovics JR

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: In 2015, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) recommended laryngeal mask airway (LMA) as an alternative to the endotracheal tube (ETT) in situations where the provider is "unable to intubate and unable to ventilate." LMA insertion is being taught in the NRP routinely. However, endotracheal intubation is the ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mani S,Rawat M

更新日期：2020-11-29 00:00:00